PACIFIC GROVE CYPRESS by TOM BROWN

“PACIFIC GROVE CYPRESS”
16x8 oil on canvas
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This is a monochromatic painting of the unique variety of cypress growing along the coast in Pacific Grove, California. These trees have interestingly-shaped trunks resulting from effects of the wind and sea. I used thin washes of oil paints on a canvas that I had previously toned gray (grisaille). I had initially intended to use this as an underpainting, and apply thick opaque layers of oils over this rendering. But when I saw the crisp, contemporary look that resulted at this stage I decided to leave it as-is. I felt further efforts would only diminish it. I hope you like it.
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